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[Factions Ep. 9 - Category C][K16 - Kowak - TT] Green Violence
Darth Bjorn posted a topic in Factions Archive
*This entry has earned 16 XP* Excerpt from Cpt. Grim’s log: I guess the General felt bad for the Tund fallacy. Anyways, I was offered a permanent captain’s plaque. Being tired of working to find work, I accepted. My first official mission sent me to Kowak. Good soldiers follow orders! Cpt. Grim’s log - continued Turned out it wasn’t the locals, or the Zygerrians that resisted our presence. It was the fauna. Luckily, a dozen D-63 Incinerators kept most wildlife out of our camps. /// This build took a little longer than planned... Creating convincing, original vegetation is a challenge! Happy with the result though! Thanks, and credits to @Gubi0222 for the speeder bike design! Below are a few more shots... I hope you enjoy! -
*This entry has earned 12 XP* Interlude - Excerpt from Cdr. Bannon’s log: For almost a decade I had been waiting for this! A desire, no! A need! A need I had suppressed since Jakku. Since Endor even. Revenge! Revenge for killing my men! My friends! Now was the time for the Empire to strike back. Take back what was ours, and revenge those who did not live to see the new dawn of the reborn Empire! Somewhere in the depths of the Wortan catacombs of Iridonia… A strategic command center is on maximum alert... General So’lok: So this is it. They’ve chosen Iridona! Let’s hope we chose the right alliance! The general frowns and looks at a comms officer... General So’lok: Initiate full population evacuation and get a message to the New Republic! We may need their help after all! Lt. Ruro: Sir! I do not get any response from Malidris, or any of our planetary relays! Comms are down! General So’lok: A communications disruption could mean only one thing... The general paused, staring at the holographic representation of his homeworld. He snapped out of it, and continued... General So’lok: We’ll have to do this the old fashioned way. Prepare our three fastest ships to clear Iridonia space, and send out distress signals to our allies! Hell! To anyone who’ll come to our aid! Cpt. Sariss: General, we’re on high alert, and we know imperial invasion protocol... The captain is interrupted by a loud thumping noise, and the blast doors sliding open… The Reapers are here... The commander stared into the pitch black void… He couldn't remember if he pushed the Zabrak, or if she jumped... /// The Imperial Triumvirate use the Secret Hyperspace Route, won in Ep. V., This will allow the owner to build 1 entry on any planet in the galaxy regardless of current accessibility. The planet chosen is Iridonia (J7)
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*This entry has earned 15 XP* Description - The air was humid and hot - moisture getting in everything. Under our armor. Our equipment. Underneath our skin. It was unbreathable, a layer of heat, fog, and sweat. Jokes aside, the jungle was a rotten place, monkey's shrills stinging our ears, and the ground squelching with every step. Obviously, the squad was here for a reason - to put an end to this nonsense. Pirates, mercenaries, and bandits who were working alongside our men decided they had enough of Imperial regiment and order. Hell broke loose. They claimed that the Imperial way was inflexible and rigid, that it had little room for fun. In other words, those womprats couldn't do anything their way. We couldn't agree more, however, the greater interests of the Empire awaited. The mission was to eliminate the traitors and those who stood in the way. All costs necessary - which of course included trekking through swamps and beaten down paths towards our targets, each miserable step dragging us and our pride down. Closeup Shots -
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*This entry has earned 15 XP* Description - As the empire slowly advances into Iridonia, they are met by hostile rebel forces as they defend their territory. Will the empire prevail? Or will the rebels reclaim and defend what was theirs? Closeup Shots -
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*This entry has earned 15 XP* Description - Even with the weakening Galactic Empire, the quest for power continues as warlords hire Imperial troopers to their defense. Even with their immense wealth and social power, the galaxy can be unforgiving at times. In a show of power, the warlords unleash their forces into the streets. The atmosphere is tense. Eyes lock on to each other. Neither side makes the first move. The Rebel forces and civilians are at the brink of retaliation. Their freedom will not be threatened. Although no one is killed, their point has been taken. The warlords are an unstoppable force if backed by Imperial troops. However to add to the chaos, Bounty hunters rush into the scene with the hopes of impressing potential hirers. As you know, bounty hunting is a complicated profession... Closeup Shots -
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*This entry has earned 25 XP* Interlude - Excerpt from Cdr. Bannon’s log: No wonder Iridonia is rough! The native zabrak has a knack for choosing the hard life, the tough way, the wrong allies. The world has paid the price over and over again. This will be no different. Iridonia will serve as an example... Cdr. Goren: This is Commander Goren. We’ve tracked the Wortan relay to Butchers Alley, in the Meatpacking district. This bantha bowl is about to boil over any second now! Reinforcements are much needed. Please advise. Cdr. Bannon: That relay must stay offline! Do what you have to do Commander! Cdr. Goren: Affirmative, we’ll double back when we’ve blown the thing to hell! Over and out! /// After my Trigalis - fisherman's wharf, I've wanted to do more real life references in the SW universe... I thought a butcher/meatpacking district had some of the same interesting grittyness... Pretty happy with how it turned out... Let me know what you think... A few more detailed shots below...
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*This entry has earned 20 XP (x2 LTC Bonus Applied)* Excerpt from Cdr. Bannon’s log: Our efforts on Altor 14 was little more than a formality in order to establish control of the sector. We did not expect major resistance from the locals. This made the mission perfect to test out our newly acquired Virgillia-class Bunkerbusters. The reports should be interesting...
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*Your entry has earned 14 XP* Mission Log from Cpt. Bannon: After the successful apprehension of the treacherous senator on Sarapin, I was invited to an audience with the Supreme Moff Barthol. Having nothing but reverence and respect for the Moff, I anxiously accepted. Onboard the Imperial Super Star Destroyer Resurrector Moff Barthol: Welcome young Bannon. We have been expecting you. We are looking forward to you joining our course in uniting imperial remnants. In time you will see that our ambitions are the same. Your service for Commenor has been noticed and we will grant you the rank of Commander in the service of the Imperial Triumvirate. Do you accept? Cpt. Bannon: Your highness, highnesses, It would be an honor to serve, restoring the glory of the empire. Prince Serion: Good. You will be reporting to us directly and act autonomously unless otherwise instructed by us. You will have men and a star destroyer under your command to carry out your missions. Go to the Nixor system and await further instructions. /// My first attempt to add lights to a MOC. Hidden underneath the holo table I've placed a LEGO smarthub powering four LED lights. Below you'll find a few behind the scenes shots. Let me know what you think. :)
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[U13-Daluuj-TT] Loyal Citizens of Daluuj: You can rest now.
Macropus posted a topic in Factions Archive
*This entry has earned 7 XP* It was a good day on Daluuj. One of the few days, where it wasn't raining and the sun was looking through the clouds. Stormtroopers patrolled the streets. The Ortolan Beso had made a very special catch. A working R5 unit! Soon he had a customer. A young man who seems only interested in the durability of the motivator. While Beso made his deal of the week, he saw a small furry creature behind his marketstand. But he was more interested in the credits the young man gave him, than in the non-native being, who somehow found his way to this backwater planet. And while a Rodian and a Zabrak stood in line to get their new chain codes, a man in imperial uniform appeared. As a hologram he stood above their head and spoke: Loyal Citizens of Daluuj: You can rest now.Thanks to the bravery of our troops, chaos and corruption has been driven out of this sector. Ever lasting peace has took its place. And with it comes opportunity and prosperity for all. But the war is not over. Not yet. There is still madness at our door. Many planets are under the influence of the so called the New Republic. A government of no legitimacy. A government of corruption and chaos. Born out of the mind of elite oligarchy and opportunists, who only want to enrich themselves. But be assured, they will not succeed. We will not rest until the leaders of the New Republic are brought to justice and their selfish believes is driven out of this galaxy. As citizens of the Triumvirate and the Galactic Empire it is our duty to bring peace, stability and prosperity to ever corner of a united galaxy. Do your part in securing the future of our galaxy! Loyal Citizens of Daluuj: You can rest now.... by Macropus, auf Flickr Nothing much to say. Only that it isn't totally based on the one scene in the second episode of Bad Batch and it was a great opportunity to write a little speech. I happy about any kind of feedback. Greetings Mac -
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*Your entry has earned 4 xp* Tk-1276's log: Yout is planet of many moons. I was deployed here a few months ago, as a part of operation Moonshine. I, with a few other scouts, was supposed to find places for new outposts and bases. Im running low on my stocks, but I found a nearby village. I will head there next.
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*Your entry has earned 12 xp* Given the recent attacks on Muunilinst by state-sponsored mercenary forces, the Dantooine garrison of the Pentastar Patrol has been on high alert. Captain Pavay walks the local farmsteads with a few patrol troopers (both of whom forego the full stormtrooper facemask, per garrison policy). He greets the farmers amicably and makes sure everyone is doing well, answering any questions and assuaging any concerns. The Captain has been walking this track for a number of weeks now; the farmers are happy enough to see the man, who in their eyes has become something of a local sheriff. While the Pentastar Alignment is, at its core, an Imperial Remnant, there are many among its ranks who seek to create the Empire as it should have been: a strong government protective of its citizens, providing for a grateful populace with the strong arm of justice. No less authoritarian, but precise, intelligent, and benevolent, not cruel or wasteful. Pavay is one of these "visionaries," a term used distastefully by certain members of the cabinet. Whatever their opinions, the loyal citizens he protects know they have nothing to fear. MORE PHOTOS Thanks for looking!
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[K18-Hoth-TT]Give back to the Emperor what is the Emperor
eliot the brick posted a topic in Factions Archive
*Your entry has earned 4 xp* It's been a while since the Battle of Hoth ended. And yet there are still a few rebels living there. The new republic has little interest in this planet, and their neglect will cost them death. Hoth returns to the Triumvirate by right, so we are going to exterminate the last forces that are hiding there. Cpt Jacen Opins - You are the last little one and I have no time to waste with you or with your rebellious friends. To flee is really a sign of cowardice, the new republic is cowardly! Did you really think you could run away to alert the new republic at the risk of your life? They won't know anything, Sergeant, kill him, he's of no use to us. And take its beacon and its access codes, the republic's files can still be valuable in case we need to infiltrate their high command. Enough talk, fire !!!!! -
[M9 - Belnar - TT] Sometimes you have to do bad to do good
Darth Bjorn posted a topic in Factions Archive
*Your entry has earned 26 XP* Excerpt from Lt. CC-2833’s log [19 BBY]: I don’t remember much from before the mission to Belnar. It’s all a bit hazy to me. We used to report to General Kenobi, but just as the 212th was rerouted to Utapau, our squad was reassigned. We were now reporting to the young Cpt. Bannon, and were supposed to assist him on a covert mission to Belnar. So close to the most decisive battle, and a chance to get back at General Grievous. I wonder who we pissed off in order to get demoted like that. Anyways. Good soldiers follow orders! Continued... Cpt. Bannon had briefed us on our mission to capture three renegade Jedi. Rumor said that they had turned on their clones, and made a run for it. The whole thing didn't make much sense to me or my brothers, until we cornered the Jedi on a shipwreck platform, and received the holo transmission from the Supreme Chancellor himself. “Execute Order 66” And so we did. Or rather, Cpt. Bannon had already executed Jedi master Manari. We had captured the padawan, but the togruta Jedi had escaped. Cpt. Bannon: Search the area for the other jedi, and alert all security check-points. She cannot not leave this mudball! Leave the padawan to me! We searched the surrounding area, but she had vanished - she was now our number one target. /// This was kind of a no-brainer to me. I've wanted to redo one of the first real mocs I ever did, for awhile - so here I go. Check the old build, and a few more shots below. Let me know what you think of the new take - what works/what could be better? -
*Your entry has earned 18 XP* Excerpt from Lt. CT-8061’s log: Only a week after the briefing on the state of the Republic, my squad received our first mission. To our surprise, the orders came directly from Lord Vader. We were to investigate the disappearance of a 501st squad, sent to Orto Plutonia in order to track down a Jedi. The cold conditions of Orto would give us a chance to test out our new cold weather gear. I used to be Bogi, and I used to be a Mynock for new gear. Now I’m CT-B061, and good soldiers follow orders… CT-7643: Lieutenant! You probably want to come down and see this. I think we found them... Excerpt from Lt. CT-8061’s log - continued: We found the remains of the missing 501st squad. It looked like the Jedi had ambushed the squad, and blown a water pipe towards the boys. They had been frozen in an instant. The doors seemed to have melted from the inside. We would have to break it open, or find another way inside... /// Note to self - don't use a white background when photographing a snow/ice planet... Below are a few more shots...
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*Your entry has earned 8 XP* The Triumvirate must strengthen its positions, Cpt Jacen Opins is sent to Daluuj in order to strengthen the security of the planet. His troops must secure the entire planet by building new bases. In addition, the supply of the bases must be sure, even if the inhabitants are not dangerous, it is still necessary to be wary of the pirates who accost there for their trade. Cpt Jacen Opins - Soldier, deploy! And secure me the surroundings of this facility, we cannot afford to be attacked by vulgar pirates or by big contemptuous critters. Tk -0301 -Yes sir! We will do what we have to do. Cpt Jacen Opins - And shoot if necessary, we will not give in! Also make a census of the population and group together all the species inferior to ours, it will serve as slaves for our next bases. Technician - Sir, these boxes are ready to be transported to the new station. Cpt Jacen Opin - Fine, take them to hangar No8, and give them to Sergeant Tk-593, he will deliver the crates to the new station safely. Technician - Yes captain!
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[Factions Ep. 8 - Cat A] [K12 - Kalist VI - TT] Preparing for a trip to Jakuu.
Commander Aufik posted a topic in Factions Archive
*Your entry has earned 6 XP* Cpt. Quack's log: I have arrived to outpost 34 on Kalist VI. The team I was assigned to was already here. Cpt. Letus breafed us about our main goal, idealy setting up some outposts on the wreckage planet. We hired some bounty hunters, because we need some expandable part of the crew. I have bad memories from Jakuu. I hope I wont make any more. __________________________________ C&C welcome. -
[Factions Ep. 8 - Cat. A][K12 - Kalist VI - TT] Mission to Tund
Darth Bjorn posted a topic in Factions Archive
*Your entry has earned 25 XP* Excerpt from Cdr. Bannon’s log: After a few weeks of putting out fires, I finally found myself back on Kalist VI. Nothing more than your average desert rock, but it felt good to be on imperial soil again. It was time to initiate the next phase of Operation: Nightwing and brief the different expedition commanders on their destinations and mission. Most of these expeditions were simple reconnaissance missions to potential Imperial outpost worlds. A few of these however, had a much deeper significance to the Imperial Triumvirate… I made it back to Triumvirate headquarters just in time to brief exploration crew Aurek 7 on their primary objectives once arriving on their world… I had high expectations for the crew assembled by Cpt. Markland. Not the elite candidates, of course. The crew had to be selected from expendable personnel. However, the metrics of the 14 crew-members all seemed to fit the mission. From left to right: Lt. Insen: Male human, pilot and security. Cpt. Azela: Female mirialan, security officer. Ltjg. Rud: Male human, pilot and security. Avan Kagz: Male lannik, tracker, and his fire falcon. Horrath Veel: Male zabrak, geologist. Cdr. Drand: Male human, sr. commodore, operating base specialist. Dr. Rutha: Female, human, chief scientist. Dr. Llana: Female pantoran-cyborg, combat surgeon. Lt. Browf: Male duro, structural engineer. H3-VY: Heavy duty droid. Sr. Lt. Bornos: Male human, chief architect. CC-4432 Crank: Human male, mercenary (retired clone trooper). CC-7714 Grim: Human male, ranger (retired clone trooper Sgt.). CT-822 Moss: Human male, tracker (retired clone trooper). A few crew-members getting to know each-other before takeoff... Security, pilots and the last cargo arriving in the hangar... Cdr. Bannon provides the last briefing from High Command, before leaving the mission in the hands of the crew... /// This was a real education in imperial aesthetics - some things I'm hoping to develop more in the future (still have my eyes on that big imperial hangar)... Below you'll find a few more detailed shots and reference images... -
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[Factions Ep. 8 - Cat. B][J12 - Osssorck Nebulae - TT] Probing for intel on Ahch-To
Darth Bjorn posted a topic in Factions Archive
*Your entry has earned 10 XP* Excerpt from Agent Amus’ log: Our Deep Core Security Sector fleet had captured an exploration vessel on the edge of the unknown regions. The vessel was heading for Duro, and the crew seemed to have a military connection to an independent militia cell of the New Republic. If they were returning from the Unknown Regions they might have intel on worlds valuable to the Imperial Triumvirate. Onboard the ISD Lilith hidden deep within the Osssorck Nebulae… *Agent Amus facing a hologram of Supreme Prince Serion* Agent Amus: Our prisoners do not seem to offer any information voluntarily. It seems we will have to try alternative means of motivation. Prince Serion: Carve it out of them if you must. If any of them are suitable for Operation Resurrection, send them to Dante Station. When you’re done, send their ship into the nearest star. Agent Amus: As you wish, my lord. /// /// A creative take on probing a place where people cannot easily go... The mind... Some more detailed shots below... -
*Your entry has earned 14 XP* Excerpt from Cdr. Bannon’s log: My plans of returning to Kalist VI were postponed once more, when we received a distress transmission broadcast on imperial frequencies. Somehow the former Black Sun Vigo, Lord Xarr, had managed to slice into imperial comms. His plea for imperial assistance was not entirely without merit. He had an offer we could not refuse. Aiding the former crime lord, meant a detour to one of the galaxy’s filthiest shadowports. As if the crime-ridden backwater planet wasn’t bad enough, the rendezvous location was the stinky swamp wharf in the slaves district of New Coronet. *The overwhelmingly nauseating smells of fish and flesh for sale made it difficult to concentrate. This was the perfect hiding place for a crime lord who doesn’t want to be found.* Lord Xarr: Commander Bannon. Welcome to Trigalis. Under different circumstances we would be drinking and dining in my estate, but you Imperials have put a stop to my hospitality, and forced me into hiding. Ironic that you have no choice, but to help me out of the mess you’ve caused. Cdr. Bannon: You mistake our interest for urgency. The Imperial Triumvirate has no needs for anything an exiled crime lord has to offer. However, what you are offering has intrigued our intelligence headquarters enough to play along. For now. *Cdr. Bannon pauses, closes his eyes, and refocuses his thoughts* Cdr. Bannon: Admittedly your intel and star chart, is both valuable assets, which is why I have agreed to assist you. On my terms. *The commander looks up and stares at the aging crime lord* Cdr. Bannon: When I leave this rotball I will transmit new coordinates for a safe rendezvous. Send someone you trust. In the meantime you will guarantee that imperial operations on Trigalis will meet no resistance. Lord Xarr: You’re leaving me here?! My safety was part of the deal!!! Cdr. Bannon: We will extract you, when your emissary comes through. *For a few moments, the speechless crime lord gazed into the murky waters. He turned to the commander and nodded. There was nothing else to do...* /// I had a lot of fun with all the little details of this build. I'm really fond of the yellow bird (native to Trigalis), the giant fish in the crane, and the blue glass ball in the net... Let me know what you think! A few additional detailed shots below:
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*Your entry has earned 9 XP* Excerpt from Cdr. Bannon’s log: Before heading back to the core, I had a personal matter to attend to. For some time I wanted to investigate an old lead. A deserted imperial installation and prison compound. Perfect for an operation of my own. However, something didn’t add up. The installation’s import manifest listed prisoners, and regular ordnance, but the cargo pads were filled with kyber crystal containers. More was happening on Dosuun than I had anticipated. For now a full investigation would have to wait. I planned to return to Dosuun when my duties allowed. /// This had been on my to-do list for a loooong time. I look forward to explore this remote backwater planet again. Sometime soon hopefully. Below is another look at the platform:
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*Your entry has earned 7 XP* Hello there, General Pax. An unexpectied visit, but a welcome one. If we knew you were coming, we would have... Well, that's the idea of an unannounced inspection. But let's go inside. Even if the planet is under imperial occupation, we don´t know whos watching. I don't trust those aliens. Then let's go. We have much to talk about. We are standing here in the montation hall. The factory is fully automatic, but as you can see, we are still using living workforce. We noticed it. And why is this? A good question. For that you have to thank the New Republic and espacily Senator Organa. After the offical end of the war the Senator run her „A Future for the Galaxy“-Campagne. Thanks to this campagne and every cooperation gets a repayment, if they give refuges work. So in other words, the New Republic is paying for our fighters. And you are not afraid that one of your workers will rat you out? No, Lieutenant. The factory and its workers is under strict control and every single republic official in the system is paid handsomely to keep their distance. I can assure you, noone in this or the next sector dears to touche property of Sienar-Jaemus Fleet Systems and the Labour Union. The Republic is too afraid. They have no authority here. And how many fighters are you producing per rotation? At the moment? Around 1500 TIE/LN fighters. Thats are pretty samll number. Yes it is. But the factory is not running on full capacity. If it would, we can produce 3500 fighters pre rotation. But that would be a number too high, to smuggle the products sensibly without anyone wanting to check the papers. But let's continue the conversation in my office. I still have some fine Alderaanian wine. Gifted by Senator Bail Organa. Why don't we drink a glass, to the empire and to the Organa, who help one way or another to build this facility? Some more pictures and behind the scene: I had the TIE-Fighter lying with me for a long time, but never had the motivation to build the wings. So I decided to repurpose the fighter to use it in a factory-MOC. One MOC from my Always-Want-to-build-list. I had fun building this MOC. But there were also many problems. Especially with the conveyor belt. It's not 100% perfect, because it hangs down. But overall i am very happy how it turned out. As I promised, a MOC with more story. My first try, so I am still figuring out how. Feedback and critique always welcome. Greetings Mac
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After a looong time, I finally finished it! This is the Thunderwasp (from Thrawn. Apologies if it does not look like it) which measures about 5/6 the length of the SSD Executor. Size comparison The bridge The underside And finally the simple interior.( Side panels openable but LDD glitched) Pls let me know if any improvements can be made!
